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Parents Magazine recently featured a roundup of great Halloween treats that kids can make, including marshmallow ghosts and Jack O'Lantern sandwiches. [caption id="attachment_1272" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Photo by Greg Scheidemann[/caption] You can see the whole roundup here. For more family-friendly recipes, check out our Pinterest board.

What does “trip of a lifetime” mean to you? I’m taking my kids on a trip this month. It’s not just any trip though; it’s THE trip of a lifetime for me as a parent. You know, one that will be “magical” in every sense of the word. With all…

DIY Halloween costumes are fun to make, and easy on the wallet. Here at Kiddie Academy's Family Essentials blog, we're hosting a month-long round up of Halloween costume ideas, and educational Halloween activities. First up, a group of Easy DIY costumes for boys - see below for links to costume…

A colleague and fellow mother recently sent me a link to an article that really struck a chord. So often we forget what really matters to our kids. With the “do’s and don’ts” of parenthood being thrown in our face, it’s hard not to doubt whether we’re doing a good…